And it may be the last! I painted this in response to the Daily Paintworks challenge. I started out wanting this to look like the cat in the reference photo, but I ended up just hoping it looked like a cat!
I have a new-found respect for those artists who paint animals. I thought portrait painting was difficult, but I think this is just as difficult.
I had to smile at myself that Carol Marine wouldn't be pleased at the number of brushstrokes in this painting. There are hundreds. I had no idea how to paint fur. I started out with a number eight filbert, but it makes such smooth strokes I couldn't get any indication of "furry-ness". At the end, I switched to a small bright brush. Well, this was my adventure for today. Now I'm going out to dinner with my husband. Probably even enjoy a glass of white wine.
It looks great Virginia! I think you did a fantastic job. :) Any kind of face isn't easy in my opinion, but like anything else, the more you do, the 'easier' it gets. Enjoy your dinner out!
ReplyDeleteVirginia- I love your first cat painting. You did a wonderful painting with such a sweet face. Love the fur so whatever you did worked! Yes on having a glass of wine to celebrate a great little painting.
ReplyDeleteVirginia - I think this came out wonderful. First thing I said when I saw the thumbnail was "she painted a sweet little fuzzy kitten" so I think all your hard work paid off.
ReplyDeleteI may be a dog man, but I think you've done a lovely cat!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kevin. I've always loved cats, but never understood why people like dogs. Until now. Now I have grand-dogs.
ReplyDeleteNan, your cat is so fantastic! I wanted to have blocks of color like yours, but I just couldn't make that happen.
Kathy, thank you so much for your encouragement.
Crystal, you are such a fantastic painter of both people and animals! Thank you for visiting and commenting.
Looks terrific, Virginia!! The fur is perfect and you got the eyes spot on. I think the eyes can be the hardest parts of a portrait, animal or otherwise. Awesome job. I've been debating whether or not to attack the dpw challenge this week, we'll see:) Enjoy your wine, oh and your date:)
ReplyDeleteVirginia, your cat is so cute!and it's true, you have not to worry about the how to do the fur, it's very good!
ReplyDeleteWow! You've got a winner here! It looks really furry and soft...even kitten-like. You drew the face perfectly! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI hope this isn't your last foray into animal paintings! You did a great job, and the fur is adorable! I bet even CM would give you a break on fur!!! Hope your dinner was good!
ReplyDeleteI like your cat! Furry and a wonderful expression. Beautiful eyes.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on this! Cats ARE hard. I think it is the fur issue. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteIt's a wonderful cat painting! And you did a great job on the fur . . . hope you enjoyed your evening out and relaxed knowing you can tackle anything!
ReplyDeleteGreat job with your first kitty! The fur looks great! The eyes are my favorite to paint, and you did a wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteVirginia, tu m'épates car je trouve ta peinture plus sûr au niveau des traits de pinceaux et là je suis éblouis c'est superbement réussi bravo !
ReplyDeletebon dimanche.
cath de "weekend et coup de brosse" c'est mon nouveau blog "weekend Abstrait"
à très bientôt!
Very sweet cat! I think it looks great.
ReplyDeletewell, even though you didn't get the economy of brushstrokes award this is WONDERFUL!!
ReplyDeleteEverything about this is beautiful and what a sweet little face!
GO drink some wine Virginia!
Great job!
ReplyDeleteI'm very impressed Virginia. I don't do pets..they look human when I finish!! I have to admit, your cat looks wonderful...and the fur is perfectly painted.
ReplyDeleteLove it. That is coming from a dog lover.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet!
ReplyDeleteVirginia, I think you did a great job! I think painting a likeness of any living thing is difficult as we expect our work to catch all the nuances of personality as well! Your cat's expression is perfect - the eyes, the mouth, the glance. If this is your FIRST cat, I certainly hope you do more.
ReplyDeleteFirst cat?? I'm amazed! I think the first one I did, looked like something exploded.. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoyed your wine...you should have toasted this wonderful little painting, it's darling!
ReplyDeleteVirginia! Loverly!
ReplyDeleteVirginia, you did a great job! I have tried painting fur, what a challenge! Very beautiful painting! I can't see that this could be a first time effort. It looks effortless!
ReplyDeleteGreat work Virginia! I could reach out and stroke his fur, and his eyes are beautiful. Were you painting with an umbrella? LOL! Thanks for your ever humorous comment, and good luck with your move!
ReplyDeleteClaire, that is hilarious!
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